Online Course

(2nd post of the day)

The first session is now available over at Clare's blog.

It is a great tutorial and so I decided to have a go at journalling even though I have never done it before! It was focused around our wishes for 2013 and this is my take on it :)

The colours are blues and greens but I could not get a good picture as it was such a dreary day! 

Hope you visit and have a go too!

Secret Santa and crafty gifts!

The top one is from my Secret Santa on Craft Bubble, the bottom one is presents from real Santa :)

Free online course

is being hosted by Clare from miscanthuscrafts.

Why don't you pop over to her blog and join up!

Just a quick note to say I really enjoyed the class and although I was nervous about art journalling I am going to have a go! x

Dog of the Week

This week we are showcasing Kev!

Kev is a boy who at approx 31.5 kilos is an ideal weight - he has a very loving nature and has been described by his Trainer as being quiet - he has had 112 Races and last raced at Oxford in April 2012 - Kev has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats

If you think that you can offer this very special boy the home he is looking for please contact

Oxford Retired Greyhounds

 

If you would like to make a donation to this very deserving Trust

  please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51

or send a cheque to Oxford RGT

c/o 

Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, OX4 6LJ

  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Happy Christmas

To all my crafty friends and followers, hope you have a lovely Christmas and Santa brings you lots of crafty goodies!

Quick Update and Thanks

Just to let you know I came out of hospital yesterday after having planned surgery to have one of my parathyroid glands removed. I have to leave my steri strips in place til Monday and they are annoying me already!

Thanks for the cards and get well wishes, hope you are all nearly sorted for the big day xx

Dog of the Week

This weeks gorgeous boy is Da Silva

Da Silva is a handsome looking boy but comes across as nervous - he has had 34 races and last raced at Oxford in April 2012 - it is thought that Da Silva would need an owner that has time and is prepared to help him settle into the domestic world - Da Silva has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats

If you think that you can offer this very special boy the home he is looking for please contact

Oxford Retired Greyhounds

 

If you would like to make a donation to this very deserving Trust

  please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51

or send a cheque to Oxford RGT

c/o 

Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, OX4 6LJ

  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Pengy!

Ooh 2 posts in one day, get me!! 

Papers are back to basics by Dovecraft

Nesties

Coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment by Craftwork Cards

Stamp by Helz Cuppleditch

I am entering this card into the following challenges;

Passion for Promarkers - Mega Christmas Challenge

A and T Emerald Faeries - Christmas

Divas by Design - Red

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - What's Your Favourite (Tool - Cuttlebug, Product - Promarkers)

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Christmas Makes

Reindeer Twinchie

We did a Christmas swap on CraftBubble, with no set size. Some people did atc's some did moo's, I made twinchies. All rhe makes were gorgeous but one of our merry bunch is still waiting for the postie to drop them through her letterbox :(

Stamps and Card by SU!

Nesties

Stickles

Washi tape

Corner punch by Martha Stewart

I will be entering my twinchie into the following challenges;

Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Christmas Goes

Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute Christmas

Crazy Challenge - Christmas Time

Dream Valley Challenge - Christmas

PanPastel Uk Challenge - Christmas Time

Stamptacular Sunday - Christmas Time

Hope you are all organised for Christmas :)

Midway Challenge Reminder for Ready-Teddy-Go

Over at Ready-Teddy-Go, this month's Challenge is Clean and Simple. The only thing you need to do is make sure you use a Teddy - it's as easy as that!

Image cannibalised from a card with a lost envelope

Nesties

Gems from stash

Memento 'Rose Bud' ink

Sentiment by Stampin Up!

Papers by Nitwits 'Affection'

This month we are sponsored by The Hobby House

who are offering this wonderful prize!

Don't forget to check out what the rest of the Dt have created, hope to see you over there!

I will be entering this card into the following challenge;

Less is More - Anniversary

Dog of the Week

We have another bright eyed boy for you this week :)

This is Bouncer 

Bouncer is a boy who does not live up to his name - he is not "bouncy" at all - he comes across as a little shy when you first meet him but this soon disappears

At present Bouncer is still racing but should a loving home come along he is happy to hang up his racing shoes and take up the offer of a home - he is clean within the Kennels

Bouncer has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats

If you think that you can offer this very special boy the home he is looking for please contact

Oxford Retired Greyhounds

 

If you would like to make a donation to this very deserving Trust

  please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51

or send a cheque to Oxford RGT

c/o 

Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, OX4 6LJ

  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Monochrome Christmas

For my CraftBubble Crimble card swap I decided to do a cas monochrome card. I had a lovely Christmas tree stamp from elzybells which I decided to use.

Hmm not to clear on the pic but there is stickles on the branches and a silver glitter on the baubles and star. I backed the image on black card  - I couldn't find black a4 anywhere so ended up buying a3 - complete pain in the bum to cut up!

Backed again with silver card, black ribbon and a charm added. Black gems from meiflower and a chocolate baroque snowflake that was free with a magazine.

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

Charisma Cardz - Christmas Makes

Ruby's Rainbow - Christmas with Non Traditional Colours

Emerald Faeries - Christmas

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday - Christmas

Cupcake Craft Challenges - Christmas

Dream Valley Challenges - Christmas

Hope you are all nearly sorted for Christmas 

Survival Pink

I completely forgot that I hadn't blogged this yet, so here is a nice change from everything Crimbly!

I took part in a swap over on Craft Bubble and as it was October the theme was pink to support Breast Cancer.

Hmm not sure if you can see the white butterfly stamp on the second picture. The butterfly and the text is from a Stampin Up! set which was sold in aid of breast cancer. Gems and pearls from Meiflower. Distressing is done with Worn Lipstick. Image is from a set I was given from a workshop run by the lady behind Darkroom Door.


Hope you are all organised and well prepared for the big day that is coming up!

 

Dog of the Week

Our star of the week this week is...

STAR!!!

Star is a young dog who has only had 20 Races - he last raced at Oxford in January 2012      Star has been described by his Trainer as a very quiet dog - he has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats

If you think that you can offer this very special boy the home he is looking for please contact

Oxford Retired Greyhounds

 

If you would like to make a donation to this very deserving Trust

  please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51

or send a cheque to Oxford RGT

c/o 

Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, OX4 6LJ

  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Ready-Teddy-Go December Challenge

This month on the Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge we are going Clean and Simple, so for a change I only have one picture to show!

Image by Stamp Fairy ' Barry Peekers 1'

Coloured with Promarkers

White gel pen

Nestabilities

Gems from stash

Sentiment by Stampin Up!

This month we are sponsored by The Hobby House

who are offering this very generous prize!

This is a birthday card for a certain Purple Princess whose speciality is Cas cards, I hope it met with her approval!

Don't forget to check out the other dt's wonderful projects!

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes